Naples family escapes early morning house fire

A Naples family was able to escape after a fire ripped through a home early Monday morning.

The fire broke out just after 4:30 a.m. at the home, which is located in the 2200 block of 52nd Lane SW.

A woman who lives at the home heard an explosion and thought someone was breaking in. By the time she made it to her bedroom door, half of the house was engulfed.

The single mom alerted her sleeping teenage sons and they ran out of the home. Then the family watched as their home and everything they own burned.

When fire crews arrived on scene, they said the fire was so intense it melted one of the firefighters' helmets. Firefighters tried to get in the home, but were forced to retreat. One firefighter received minor injuries while fighting the blaze.

The woman was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. There were no other injuries. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

The American Red Cross is temporarily assisting the family. Then they will move in with family members.